Before starting jiu jitsu, Josh didn't really think about a career in martial arts. Growing up poor and dealing with Poland syndrome, he always felt like he had to work harder and longer for everything he got. He could never afford the equipment, doctors wouldn’t clear him to participate unless he proved his abilities before being allowed to join in. Most coaches saw his physical abnormalities as a hindrance. After Josh’s father introduced him to Prof. Carlos Melo and Gilroybjj, Josh fell in love with the sport that made you equal to everyone no matter who you were.

After some time, Josh jumped at an opportunity to train in Brazil under one of the fathers of modern jiu jitsu, Master Terere. When Josh recieved his Blue belt from Master Terere, he felt he found his calling and decided to dedicate his life to jiu jitsu. In 2020, Josh moved to Brooklyn ,NY. There, he met Professor Gabriel Marte. Gabriel recognized Josh’s passion for the sport and decided to give Josh an opportunity to develop his career as a teacher and competitor at The Dojo NYC. Now a brown belt and full-time instructor at The Dojo NYC, Josh offers expert classes for Kids, Adults, and Self-Defense. Josh's goal is to provide a safe- welcoming environment for people to learn and improve.